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V701 LDV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,021 mi
Last recorded63,021 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV701 LDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 63,021 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 62,958 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 62,790 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 62,732 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,288 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,339 miles

windscreen has a crack

Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,404 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing bad on the inner edges,raecommend changing.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 59,404 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing bad on the inner edges,raecommend changing.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,828 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Aug 2010 52,568 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,940 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,111 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre starting to age crack side wall

Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,214 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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V701 LDV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1999 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V701 LDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V701 LDV registered?

V701 LDV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is V701 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V701 LDV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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